As I’ve written in this space before, it’s generally a fool’s errand to try and pin down just exactly when something began. What usually happens is that just after your research leads you to a good starting place, you run onto a hitherto unknown fact that jumps up and kicks a hole in it.
I mention this because Teresa Knox...
Not all Caribbean islands are alike, and that is often the misconception from tourists who don’t dive into the distinctions of a destination. Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is definitely one of those unique island countries. If visited on a cruise ship itinerary, you can spend the day doing several excursions that reveal the essence...
Loneliness was declared a public health epidemic in 2023 by the U.S. surgeon general and has remained a national health concern. According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in three Americans feels lonely every week and younger adults, ages 18 to 35, revealed feeling lonely every day or several times a week.
The loneliness epidemic stems from several social factors:...
Situated in central Oklahoma just north of Oklahoma City, Guthrie blends historic appeal with unexpected happenings. Once the territorial capital, the Guthrie of today is best known for its lovingly preserved downtown – the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation – where brick-lined streets and ornate Victorian buildings invite visitors to linger, shop and explore. Yet beyond the...
Evolution of the Oil Industry
While the global energy transition raises questions about the future of oil, Oklahoma’s legacy has stood the test of time. For more than a century, its oilfields have powered economies, built cities and shaped communities — making petroleum a big part of the Sooner State’s identity. We dive into the timeline of Oklahoma’s oil reign.Early...
Breakfast & Brunch
Tulsa
Queenie’sQueenie’s has been an iconic breakfast spot since Ruth Young founded it well over 40 years ago. When Brian Hughes took over circa 2020, he kept all the old and well-loved menu items, including the Q-hop, with pancakes, eggs and sausage, and added a few new dishes, such as huevos rancheros and pain perdu (custard French toast).
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In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby. It’s a complex tale, with elements of Faust and forbidden love, and that’s why it’s considered a great novel. But the reason it has such a great hold on our imagination — the reason people read and reread it one hundred years later — is the richly evoked ambiance of...
Notes of Marrakesh
If you’re looking to step outside your culinary comfort zone, Notes of Marrakesh on Tulsa’s Studio Row should be your next go-to destination.
Described as a Moroccan bistro and bar, the restaurant welcomes diners with its stylish digs, warm ambiance and authentic eats not found elsewhere in the metro. The restaurant is open at 9 a.m. daily except...
Modern southern cuisine is at the heart of OKC’s newest restaurant, Lorena Southern Twist, which opened its doors to diners in April 2025. In September, owner Lori Burson signed Bakersfield, Calif., transplant Cally Johnson on as head chef.
A former singer-songwriter who spent time in Nashville, Johnson also enjoyed cooking – and her globetrotting in 17 countries only grew her...
